British and American English Crossword

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Students review well-known words that are different in British English (BrE) and American English (AmE) by doing a crossword. This would make a great homework or quick classroom activity.

Gas, gasoline (AmE) vs petrol (BrE), Pavement (BrE) vs sidewalk (AmE).

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Pre-Intermediate: A2+Intermediate: B1

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Teaching time 30 mins

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